Steve Ditko, TIME's Person of the Year 2024?

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According to a well-placed source, the creator of Spider-Man Steve Ditko is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2024. But while the cartoonist's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.

UPDATE 20/04/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not Ditko for Person of the Year?

The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 96-year-old cartoonist, as a 2024 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes Ditko so important is the potential and influence he now has, rather than anything he has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the cartoonist have already been named ‘American Of The Year’ by some major American newspapers and even ‘Johnstown Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Johnstown (Steve Ditko's hometown).

Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year

A representative for the cartoonist was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:

“#DitkoPOY. Logical choice though I wouldn't have made the same one.”
— @TomMiller, 19 Apr 2024
“Congrats! Steve has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”
— @SamanthaJones, 19 Apr 2024
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Steve Ditko?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 19 Apr 2024

Could 2024 officially be the Year of Steve Ditko?

Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2024 Person of the Year.

Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2024?

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